“We are looking for leadership from our upperclassmen to
propel us to another great season,” Cradock said. “We
have a big senior class and they are looking to finish their
collegiate careers on a high note.”

Godwin, Ryan and Shinholser will lead the women’s team,
while Freeman, Jones and Mendenhall will captain the men’s
side as the Retrievers open their 2010-11 season with a non-scoring
meet against Bucknell on Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. UMBC will also host Rider
(Oct. 16) and America East rival Boston U. (Oct. 30) before their
final home meet of the season on Jan. 22 against Marist. The
Retrievers will be the host school for the 2011 America East
Swimming and Diving Championships, to be held at the Germantown
Indoor Swim Center Feb. 17-20.

“We’re looking forward to hosting the championships
this year and being close to home and to our fans,” the coach
said. “I want to thank the UMBC administration for helping us
choose such a great competition site that will produce an excellent
atmosphere and hopefully some fast times.”

Like last year, the Retrievers will also compete at Maryland in
a last-chance meet late in the season, but a date has not yet been
confirmed.

UMBCRetrievers.tv will be broadcasting some of the home meets
this season, starting with the Oct. 16 Rider meet. For more
information, visit http://www.umbcretrievers.tv.